Columbus Book Festival 2026

📚 Book Lovers Unite! We’re thrilled to announce the 2026 Columbus Book Festival as we return for our fourth year! This year's festival promises an exciting lineup featuring 300+ national and Columbus-based authors, engaging panel discussions, author talks, and book signings!

🛍️ Explore the Festival Marketplace, filled with an array of bookish retailers, community exhibitors, and a fantastic entertainment lineup. Don’t miss the local food court, the beloved Indie Author Alley, and the Friends of the Library Big Book Sale tent.

🎉 Best of all, this event is FREE and open to all who cherish literature! Mark your calendars for:

• Saturday, July 11 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Sunday, July 12 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

📍 Location: Main Library, 96 S. Grant Ave., Columbus, OH 43215-4702

🔗 More details to come in the spring! Stay informed by visiting our website: Columbus Book Festival

Important Notice: 🚨 The Columbus Metropolitan Library will never ask or require payment for anything associated with the Columbus Book Festival through social media. Please be cautious of anyone claiming to represent the library or affiliated organizations on social media. The festival is completely FREE for everyone, including all author presentations and ticketed sessions!